GEORGE W. HAMILTON

George W. Hamilton age 83 of Port Jervis, NY passed away Thursday, November 22, 2012 at his home.

He was born on July 16, 1929 in Port Jervis, NY, the son of the late Howard and Evelena Edwards Hamilton. George was a retired truck driver for Rupp Southern Tier Trucking Co. in Middletown, NY. He is a member of St. Mary's R.C. Church, Port Jervis, the Knights of Columbus, Council #471, Port Jervis and the D & H Square Dancers.

George met the love of his life, Marion Hemmer, while working at GLF in Liberty, NY. He married Marion on August 7, 1949 and celebrated 63 years of wonderful marriage. Following an early retirement, he and his wife, Marion traveled extensively throughout every state in the United States. They also traveled to each and every Province in Canada.

George's exceptional love for dogs was a testament of his caring and loving nature, and exemplified his personality and character throughout his life. He was deeply saddened if a dog was neglected and was ready and willing to help in anyway he possibly could.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Marion Hemmer Hamilton at home; two daughters, Catherine Hamilton of Middletown, NY, and Nancy Hamilton of Wheat Ridge, CO; his son, William Hamilton and his wife, Christine of Londonderry, NH; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Timothy Hamilton; two nieces, Sandy Chalker and Donna Calderon, and his nephew, Andrew Calderon. He was predeceased by his son, George Hamilton and his sister, Maybelle Chalker.

Friends may call Sunday, November 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY. Knights of Columbus will conduct services at 3:30 p.m. A Memorial Blessing Service will be held Thursday, November 29 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. George Hafemann officiating. Interment will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery, Sparrowbush, NY on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Mary's R.C. Church, 46 Ball St., Port Jervis, NY or to the Port Jervis-Deerpark Humane Society, Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771.

Arrangements are by the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, Inc., 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis, NY; for information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family, visit knight-auchmoody.com.